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PBS Learning Media: Inventions and Science: Movable Type | The Story of China - PBS Learning Media: Inventions and Science: Movable Type | The
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PBS's Inventions and Science: Movable Type | The Story of China is a three-minute video showcasing printing in Ancient China. PBS also offers quick background information and discussion...more
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PBS's Inventions and Science: Movable Type | The Story of China is a three-minute video showcasing printing in Ancient China. PBS also offers quick background information and discussion questions. The video can be linked to Google Classroom.
tag(s): china (80)
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Students can continue researching more about printing in ancient times. Students can compare and contrast printing from Ancient China to other civilizations. Have students compare by creating a Venn diagram using Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Finally, students can create a timeline of how printing has changed using History in Motion, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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PBS's Silk Roads and Trade: The Story of China - PBS's Silk Roads and Trade: The Story of China
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PBS's Silk Roads and Trade: The Story of China is a three-minute video showcasing the global trade network in Ancient China. PBS also offers quick background information and discussion...more
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PBS's Silk Roads and Trade: The Story of China is a three-minute video showcasing the global trade network in Ancient China. PBS also offers quick background information and discussion questions. The video can be linked to Google Classroom.
tag(s): china (80)
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Students can continue researching the Silk Road, create a 3D diorama on the Silk Road Trade route, and investigate more about the materials that were traded during this time by studying the material itself, who created it, and to whom it was sold.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FlyOver Zone - FlyOver Zone
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6 to 12
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FlyOver Zone offers free 3D modeling of various world heritage sites and monuments. FlyOver Zone tours visit the Acropolis, Baalbek Reborn temple, Tenochtitlan, Basilica of Maxentius,...more
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FlyOver Zone offers free 3D modeling of various world heritage sites and monuments. FlyOver Zone tours visit the Acropolis, Baalbek Reborn temple, Tenochtitlan, Basilica of Maxentius, Casino (or Villa) Aurora, and many more. You must create a free account to access the 3D reconstructions and the tour itself. Each site and/or monument will give a brief description, and some offer lesson plans.
tag(s): architecture (74), art history (93), virtual field trips (119)
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Have your students do more research on the site or monument that they visited. Students can research the construction and remodeling of the site and/or monument by creating a timeline using Timeline, reviewed here. Another idea, challenge your students to create their 3D model of the site and/or monument.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khan's Ancient Indus Valley Civilization - Khan's Ancient Indus Valley Civilization
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4 to 10
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Khan's Ancient Indus Valley Civilization is a site that has information on the Ancient Indus Valley. The site includes an 11 minute video and then details geography, urban infrastructure,...more
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Khan's Ancient Indus Valley Civilization is a site that has information on the Ancient Indus Valley. The site includes an 11 minute video and then details geography, urban infrastructure, architecture, innovation, religion, language, hierarchies, and its decline. There are questions at the end for students to answer/think about and a short quiz. The activities from Khan Academy can be posted to Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
tag(s): architecture (74), inventors and inventions (80), religions (89)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, students can answer the questions and take the quiz that is provided from the website. Students can create a clay model of the Indus Valley artifacts, architecture, or the civilization itself. Students can create a timeline using Book Creator (reviewed here). Figjam (reviewed here) , or Google Drawing (reviewed here.). Finally, students can create a pamphlet highlighting important aspects of the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Expeditions Pro - Singleton Technology Limited
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ExpeditionsPro is a platform designed to help educators and leaders create and manage virtual and in-person field trips. The website provides tools to plan immersive experiences to...more
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ExpeditionsPro is a platform designed to help educators and leaders create and manage virtual and in-person field trips. The website provides tools to plan immersive experiences to enhance student learning and engagement, whether in local environments or through global connections. Teachers can use the platform to customize itineraries, track trip details, and even incorporate augmented reality or virtual reality elements for a modern, interactive approach to exploration. ExpeditionsPro emphasizes making educational trips accessible and organized, offering opportunities to bring the world into the classroom or take learning beyond its walls.
tag(s): augmented reality (9), virtual field trips (119)
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Begin a unit with a virtual field trip using ExpeditionsPro to introduce students to a topic like ancient Egypt, space exploration, or marine biology. Allow students to explore immersive environments using AR/VR features and discuss their first impressions. Students work in small groups to design a virtual field trip based on a topic they're studying (ex., famous landmarks, ecosystems, or historical events). Using ExpeditionsPro, they add images, videos, and descriptions to create an engaging tour. Teachers can design a virtual scavenger hunt within a tour. For example, students could look for specific artifacts in a museum tour or identify types of plants in a rainforest tour.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khan Academy Ancient Indus Valley Civilization - Khan Academy Ancient Indus Valley Civilization
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Khan's Ancient Indus Valley Civilization is a free 11-minute video on the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The video highlights its geography, the structures created with precise...more
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Khan's Ancient Indus Valley Civilization is a free 11-minute video on the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The video highlights its geography, the structures created with precise units of measurement, artifacts, jewelry, writing, religion, decline, and more.
tag(s): cultures (171), egypt (50), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Challenge students to create a video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here with information from each topic from the video and/or all the ancient civilizations. Students can compare and contrast the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization with other civilizations from the same time. Finally, students can debate which civilization impacted society most significantly. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Indus Valley Civilization - Learni History for Kids
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History for Kids: Ancient Indus Valley Civilization is a free 10-minute video on the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The video highlights the geography, climate, farming, trade,...more
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History for Kids: Ancient Indus Valley Civilization is a free 10-minute video on the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The video highlights the geography, climate, farming, trade, cities, the creation of standard measurement, the mysterious disappearance, and more. It also lists links to Amazon books, images, World History Encyclopedia, and Kids Britannica.
tag(s): cultures (171), egypt (50), mesopotamia (32)
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Students could create a book using Elementari, reviewed here utilizing the information from each of the topics from the video. Students can compare and contrast the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization with other civilizations from the same time. Finally, students can debate which civilization impacted society most significantly.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Rise and Fall of History's First Empire - TED-Ed
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Step into the world of ancient history with "The Rise and Fall of History's First Empire." This video tells the fascinating story of Sumer, the first empire in Mesopotamia. You'll ...more
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Step into the world of ancient history with "The Rise and Fall of History's First Empire." This video tells the fascinating story of Sumer, the first empire in Mesopotamia. You'll learn how the Sumerians built the earliest cities, invented writing, and transformed farming to shape human civilization. It also explores their innovative governments and the challenges that led to their decline. Perfect for sparking curiosity about the beginnings of history! It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
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tag(s): asia (109), cultures (171), mesopotamia (32)
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Assign students to research another ancient empire (ex., Egypt, Indus Valley, or China). In a short presentation, they can compare its achievements, government, and eventual decline with Sumer. The presentation can be made using Google Slides, reviewed here, or they can make a webpage using a tool such as Webnode, reviewed here. Have students make maps of Mesopotamia in Google My Maps, reviewed here, and locate key cities like Ur and Uruk. Discuss how geography (rivers, fertile land) influenced Sumer's development and why these features were vital to survival. Students could also use Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here to create a visual timeline of key events from Sumer's history based on the video. Include the development of cities, cuneiform writing, and other milestones.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Duckster's Ancient China - Duckster's Ancient China
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Duckster's Ancient China website shares short facts on the different dynasties in Ancient China. Students can listen to the site by clicking on the site recording. There is a ten-question...more
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Duckster's Ancient China website shares short facts on the different dynasties in Ancient China. Students can listen to the site by clicking on the site recording. There is a ten-question quiz on facts from the site. Don't miss Duckster's list of additional content (with links) at the bottom of the page!
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Have students read the website and take the ten-question quiz. Students can pick a dynasty to learn about and share the information via a video (using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here), Google Slides (reviewed here), a podcast (using Adobe Podcast reviewed here), or a digital story using Sway, reviewed here. Finally, students can debate the impact of each dynasty and which was the most influential on modern history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Coffee House Historian's The Silk Road - Coffee House Historian's The Silk Road
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8 to 12
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Coffee House Historian's The Silk Road uses primary sources to teach about the Silk Roads. Students engage in activities, including a map project, an Ibn Battuta Post Card, a gallery...more
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Coffee House Historian's The Silk Road uses primary sources to teach about the Silk Roads. Students engage in activities, including a map project, an Ibn Battuta Post Card, a gallery walk, and additional sites for research. The site is very detailed in teaching the unit, with links to activities, explanations, and a rubric.
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Students can follow the unit provided to learn more about the Silk Roads. Students can create a video diary sharing the information they have learned as they complete the activities. Use a video tool like Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. Finally, students can flip the classroom by teaching others about topics they explored.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Indus Folklore: An Unknown Story on Some Harappan Objects - Harappa.com
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Indus Folklore: An Unknown Story on Some Harappan Objects shares slides, essays, articles, books, and videos from the Ancient Indus Civilization. The site highlights the Indus in 90...more
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Indus Folklore: An Unknown Story on Some Harappan Objects shares slides, essays, articles, books, and videos from the Ancient Indus Civilization. The site highlights the Indus in 90 slides, terracotta figurines, the trade network, diseases, the discovery of the civilization, where artifacts can be found, and more.
tag(s): art history (93), asia (109), middle east (49)
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Flip the classroom by having students choose a topic from the website and share the information using a diorama, Google Slides, reviewed here, a video, or book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can reach out to Indus scholars to host a virtual Q&A. Finally, students can compare and contrast the Indus civilization with others around the same time. Compare the civilizations using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Britannica Kids Silk Road - Britannica Kids Silk Road
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Britannica Kids Silk Road shares information on the route, trade along the road, the Silk Road's decline, a lasting legacy, and more. Under the "Images and Videos" tab is a ...more
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Britannica Kids Silk Road shares information on the route, trade along the road, the Silk Road's decline, a lasting legacy, and more. Under the "Images and Videos" tab is a short (two-minute) video, interactive map, paintings, and artifacts.
tag(s): china (80)
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Students can read the information to learn about the Silk Road. Students can research the cities along the Silk Road and how the Silk Road created their existence. Students can investigate more about the UNESCO World Heritage sites or Silk Road created by Yo-Yo Ma. Finally, students can debate the impact of the Silk Road then and now.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OER Project's The Silk Roads - OER Project's The Silk Roads
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Explore this site, which offers two articles, a video, and an activity. The nine-minute video allows you to pause at key points to discuss. In the simulation activity, you will ...more
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Explore this site, which offers two articles, a video, and an activity. The nine-minute video allows you to pause at key points to discuss. In the simulation activity, you will become a merchant who engages in the flow of goods and services across the region. Discover why individuals took financial and personal risks to make a profit and how the Silk Road affected communities.
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Students can watch the video, read the articles, and complete the stimulation activity. Students can video record themselves doing the stimulation activity, showing others how the Silk Roads goods and services traveled. Students can share their experiences and debate the value of the Silk Road to trade. Finally, students can compare the Silk Road to other ancient civilizations' trade.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EdYouToo's Ancient China - EdYouToo's Ancient China
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EdYouToo's Ancient China Part One video on Ancient China highlights the Bronze Age until the Han Dynasty in a twenty minute video. The Dynasties highlighted in the video include Xia,...more
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EdYouToo's Ancient China Part One video on Ancient China highlights the Bronze Age until the Han Dynasty in a twenty minute video. The Dynasties highlighted in the video include Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. Each video section on a dynasty shares accomplishments or important facts.
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Students could pick one of the dynasties to research more about and create a Google Slide presentation or a podcast using RedCircle reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast each of the dynasties. Finally, students can debate which dynasty was the most influential. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asia for Educators - Columbia University
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Explore these extensive resources to help teach about Asia's history, culture, and contemporary issues. The site features lesson plans, primary source documents, videos, and timelines...more
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Explore these extensive resources to help teach about Asia's history, culture, and contemporary issues. The site features lesson plans, primary source documents, videos, and timelines of ancient China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. It is aligned with K-12 coursework, making it adaptable for various classrooms. It also includes professional development opportunities and strategies for integrating Asian studies into broader curriculums.
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Introduce the Chinese Zodiac. Students learn about the animals and the characteristics of each sign. Have students create masks or drawings of their zodiac animals and share how their traits might influence their personalities. Teach students the history of the Great Wall of China using the website's lesson plans. Have them construct a model of the Wall using craft supplies. Simulate the Silk Road by assigning students roles as traders, buyers, and travelers. Use replica trade goods like silk, spices, or ceramics (real or paper props).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Khan Academy- Silk Road - Khan Academy
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The Khan Academy page on The Silk Road explains the importance of this ancient trade route that connected the East and West. It describes how goods, ideas, cultures, and religions ...more
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The Khan Academy page on The Silk Road explains the importance of this ancient trade route that connected the East and West. It describes how goods, ideas, cultures, and religions were shared across different regions. The page includes easy-to-understand text, maps, and pictures to make learning fun and clear. Teachers can use it to help students learn about how people from different places influenced each other in the past. Assign it as reading, or start a class discussion about early globalization.
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Create a classroom simulation where students act as traders along the Silk Road. Assign groups specific goods (ex., silk, spices, glass) and cities, and have them "trade" with each other, considering the challenges of travel, costs, and demand. Divide students into groups to design a mock museum exhibit about the Silk Road. Each group focuses on one aspect: trade goods, religions, technology, or geography. Use digital maps or printed maps to trace the routes of the Silk Road. Have students identify key cities, trade items, and geographical challenges. To enhance learning they can use an online tool such as Google My Maps, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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List of Rulers of China - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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"List of Rulers of China" by The Metropolitan Museum of Art outlines the major dynasties of Chinese history, spanning from the unconfirmed Xia Dynasty (ca. 2100-1600 B.C.) to the fall...more
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"List of Rulers of China" by The Metropolitan Museum of Art outlines the major dynasties of Chinese history, spanning from the unconfirmed Xia Dynasty (ca. 2100-1600 B.C.) to the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911. Each dynasty is presented with its subperiods, significant rulers, and their reign dates.
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Have students research the historical context of one artifact and present how it reflects the dynasty's culture or achievements. Create mystery "case files" for each dynasty with clues like significant rulers, inventions, cultural contributions, or conflicts, then divide the students into teams and have them identify the dynasty based on the clues. Students can create chronological timelines to visualize the sequence of dynasties and key events. They can use an online tool such as Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Silk Road Exhibit - American Museum of Natural History
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The American Museum of Natural History's "Traveling the Silk Road: Educator Resources" provides a wealth of materials for teaching about the history, culture, and significance of the...more
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The American Museum of Natural History's "Traveling the Silk Road: Educator Resources" provides a wealth of materials for teaching about the history, culture, and significance of the Silk Road. This site includes lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources that explore trade, technology, and cultural exchange along this historic route. Engaging visuals and clear explanations help students connect the past to the present while fostering curiosity about global history. These resources are ideal for middle and high school classrooms to learn about history, geography, and economics all together.
tag(s): asia (109), china (80), cultures (171), museums (51)
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Show students a map of the Silk Road and have them work in pairs to locate major cities, landmarks, and trade routes. Ask them to predict what goods might have been traded in each region. Present images of artifacts from the Silk Road and have students analyze them in groups. They can discuss what the artifacts reveal about the cultures, trade, and people who used them. Divide the class into groups, each representing a different region along the Silk Road. Have students "trade" goods (using pictures or items) and experience the flow of products, ideas, and culture as they negotiate with other regions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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An Introduction to Ancient China - Asian Art Museum
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The Asian Art Museum's "An Introduction to Ancient China" is a helpful resource for teaching about ancient Chinese history and culture. It includes pictures of artifacts, easy-to-understand...more
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The Asian Art Museum's "An Introduction to Ancient China" is a helpful resource for teaching about ancient Chinese history and culture. It includes pictures of artifacts, easy-to-understand information, and lesson ideas. Teachers can find activities and questions to spark discussions and help students connect art, history, and geography. This website is a great way to make learning about ancient civilizations engaging and interesting for students.
tag(s): asia (109), china (80), cultures (171), museums (51)
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Assign students to research a specific aspect of ancient Chinese culture (such as the Silk Road, Confucianism, or ancient inventions) and present their findings through a slideshow, poster, or oral presentation. Students can use a resource such as Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva reviewed here. Have students design their versions of ancient Chinese artifacts, such as bronze vessels or pottery, using modeling clay or drawing tools. Include explanations of their designs' cultural significance. Create a large map of ancient China and have students label key geographical features and regions mentioned in the resource to understand the connection between geography and culture. Make the maps using Google My Maps, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS: Economics in Ancient India - PBS: Economics in Ancient India
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PBS's Economics in Ancient India highlights economics from the Ancient Indus civilization in the Indus River Valley. It also contains a worksheet that allows students to summarize information...more
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PBS's Economics in Ancient India highlights economics from the Ancient Indus civilization in the Indus River Valley. It also contains a worksheet that allows students to summarize information on the characteristics, unknowns, and trade of the Indus Valley Civilization. The worksheet also has an essay prompt for students to describe the trading patterns.
tag(s): asia (109), india (32), middle east (49)
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Challenge students to complete the information requested from the website. They can also create their own jewelry like the people of the Ancient Indus civilization. Finally, students can compare and contrast the trade from the Ancient Indus civilization with that of other other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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